shutdown

noun

ˈshət-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce shutdown (audio)
Definition of shutdownnext
as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity the factory resumed operation after a brief shutdown for repairs

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Recent Examples of shutdown Moscow was affected by the highest number of shutdowns—at least 17 in total at its four main airports. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026 Keopple had three assists in 29 games with the Torrent last season and is known as a shutdown defender, and will likely be on the top defense pairing for San Jose this season. — Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Airlines, supported by resilient travel demand and the shutdown of budget carrier Spirit in May, have hiked airfare and baggage fees and cut less profitable flights. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 Orange Line shutdown During the Orange Line shutdown, free shuttle buses will run between Oak Grove and North Station. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shutdown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutdown
  1. cessation
  2. halt
  3. ending
  4. closure
  5. end
  6. close
  7. conclusion
Noun
  • Those commitments should be included in a framework agreement, signed by all sides, which outlines the core elements of an eventual peace and enables a cessation of hostilities.
    — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Texas law defines brain death as the irreversible cessation of brain function.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cessation
Noun
  • The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors and the 17 states that sued California over its packaging law aimed at reducing plastic waste filed a request last week for a temporary halt to the rollout of the policy.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Far from transforming the country’s politics, however, this dominance has ground it to a halt.
    — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of halt
Noun
  • But after descending into the genre for the series and then returning for its sudden ending, Brown can’t exactly blame those hesitant to do the same.
    — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • And bookending with a hurricane, getting an ending with a hurricane.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of ending
Noun
  • Since the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia has rerouted much of its oil exports through Red Sea ports such as Yanbu.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Peach, almond production levels Canning peach production in the state took a significant, yet anticipated, hit this year following the Del Monte cannery closure.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of closure
Noun
  • Today, transformation is no longer an initiative with a beginning and an end.
    — Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The New York Jets, who waived Eric Watts earlier this month, signed defensive end Nathan Voorhis as an undrafted free agent.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of end
Noun
  • Nvidia is slated to report quarterly earnings on Wednesday after the close.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Boise State football wrapped up fall camp on Saturday afternoon with its second scrimmage within the space of a week, bringing to a close a grueling 18 days of practices ahead of the start of the season in two weeks.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of close
Noun
  • When the commission came to the same conclusion, the condo association appealed once again to Miami-Dade Circuit Court.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
  • That’s the conclusion of new survey of 5,693 frontline workers and managers out of Dayforce, which finds that frontline productivity suffers due to disconnected information and workflows.
    — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of conclusion

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“Shutdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutdown. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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